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What is the main characteristic of blocked practice?
What is the main characteristic of blocked practice?
- Focusing on a single task while incorporating rest intervals.
- Practicing the same task repeatedly in a series. (correct)
- Practicing different tasks in random order.
- Alternating between multiple tasks.
Which practice schedule is suggested as a combination of blocked and random practices?
Which practice schedule is suggested as a combination of blocked and random practices?
- Random practice
- Serial practice (correct)
- Blocked practice
- Distributed practice
Which factor is noted to affect the effectiveness of different practice schedules?
Which factor is noted to affect the effectiveness of different practice schedules?
- Physical environment
- Time of day
- Age (correct)
- Peer influence
What is highlighted as a potential strategy in applied settings regarding contextual interference?
What is highlighted as a potential strategy in applied settings regarding contextual interference?
What does the document suggest for future research in practice schedules?
What does the document suggest for future research in practice schedules?
Flashcards
Blocked practice
Blocked practice
Practicing the same task repeatedly in a series.
Random practice
Random practice
Practicing different tasks in a randomized order.
Serial practice
Serial practice
A combination of blocked and random practice, practicing related tasks repeatedly and adjusting between repetitions
Contextual interference
Contextual interference
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Moderate interference
Moderate interference
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Study Notes
Contextual Interference Effect
- Studies show contextual interference can enhance learning, particularly for initial skill acquisition.
- Blocked practice (repeating the same task repeatedly) can be less effective than random practice (mixing different tasks) in early learning stages.
- High interference might overwhelm learners, especially when understanding movements is critical
- Moderate interference, mixing tasks, may be superior for applied settings because it can accommodate varying skill levels.
- Practitioners should consider the learner's skill level and task complexity when determining contextual interference level.
Practice Schedule Variations
- Blocked practice: performing the same task repeatedly.
- Random practice: mixing different tasks during practice.
- Serial practice: taking one shot from each position and repeating the rotation,
- Repeated blocked practice: taking multiple shots at each position and repeating rotations
Age and Learning
- Some studies suggest contextual interference has a greater effect for younger learners.
- Further research is recommended to fully understand the influence of age on contextual interference.
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